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How to Go Vegan & Why in 3 Simple Steps | PETA.org PETA Take Action Living Videos Shop About PETA Donate Now Facebook X 1 What To Buy 2 What To Make 3 Where To Eat How To Go Vegan Going vegan is easier than ever before, but we are here to make it even easier—as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1 What to Buy Overhaul your shopping list by adding a few vegan meats and nondairy delights. Here are some of the products that make our mouths water the most! Best of all, many of these can be found at grocery stores in your neighborhood. A few of our favorites are Daiya vegan cheeses, Gardein vegan meats, Earth Balance vegan butters, and Oatly oatmilks! *Check the box next to each product to add it to your virtual list. E-mail the list to yourself for easy viewing on your phone or for printing. Vegan Meat Cow-Free Beef Beyond Meat Beyond Beef Beyond Meat Beefy Crumbles Beyond Meat Beyond Burger Boca Meatless Ground Crumbles Boca Original Veggie Burger MorningStar Farms Grillers Original Veggie Burger MorningStar Farms Garden Veggie Burger MorningStar Farms Grillers Crumbles Gardein Ultimate Black Bean Burger Gardein Beefless Tips Gardein Beefless Ground Gardein Meatless Meatballs Gardein be’f Burger Field Roast Field Burger Tofurky Roast Beef Style Slices Pig-Free Pork MorningStar Farms Corn Dogs MorningStar Farms Chorizo Crumbles Lightlife Smart Dogs Lightlife Smart Bacon Lightlife Smart Deli Ham Slices Tofurky Smoked Ham Style Slices Tofurky Bologna Style Slices Tofurky Ham Roast Tofurky Sausage Yves Veggie Ham Slices Gardein Sweet & Sour Porkless Bites Field Roast Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage Field Roast Mexican Chipotle Sausage Field Roast Frankfurters Field Roast Miniature Corn Dogs Beyond Meat Beyond Breakfast Sausage Beyond Meat Beyond Sausage Upton’s Naturals Bacon Seitan Upton’s Naturals Chili Lime Carnitas Jackfruit Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo Vegan Chicken and Turkey Boca Original Chik’n Veggie Patties Boca Original Chik’n Veggie Nuggets Boca Original Turk’y Veggie Burgers MorningStar Farms Chik’n Nuggets MorningStar Farms Buffalo Wings MorningStar Farms Chik’n Patties MorningStar Farms Chik’n Strips Gardein Chick’n Scallopini Gardein Chipotle Lime Fingers Gardein Turkey Cutlet Gardein Mandarin Crispy Chick’n Gardein BBQ Chick’n Wings Gardein Chick’n Filets Field Roast Classic Nuggets Field Roast Fruffalo Wings Upton’s Naturals Traditional Seitan Tofurky Roast & Wild Rice Stuffing Tofurky Oven Roasted Deli Slices Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices Tofurky Lightly Seasoned Chick’n Sweet Earth Foods Mindful Chik’n Yves Veggie Cuisine Veggie Turkey Slices Lightlife Smart Tenders Lightlife Smart Deli Turkey Nondairy Delights View All Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy Ice Cream Pints Oatly Oatmilk Silk Almondmilk Earth Balance Organic Whipped Buttery Spread Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds Daiya Chive & Onion Cream Cheeze Style Spred Daiya New York Cheezecake Daiya Deluxe Cheezy Mac Daiya Homestyle Ranch Dairy-Free Dressing So Delicious Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative So Delicious Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative So Delicious Coco Whip So Delicious Almondmilk Vanilla Sandwiches So Delicious Coconutmilk Beverage So Delicious French Vanilla Coconutmilk Creamer Miyoko’s Vegan Cheese Wheel Miyoko’s European Style Cultured Vegan Butter Miyoko’s Fresh Vegan Mozzarella Miyoko’s Vegan Cream Cheese Califia Farms Heavy Whip Califia Farms Barista Blend Almond Milk Follow Your Heart Smoked Gouda Style Slices Follow Your Heart Provolone Style Slices Follow Your Heart Sour Cream Country Crock Plant Butter Field Roast Chao Creamery Slices Violife Just Like Feta Block Violife Just Like Parmesan Wedge Go Veggie Soy Free Parmesan Grated Topping Annie’s Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Vegan Cheddar Print/Save My List If You Live in Canada ... Where to Find ’Em Many grocery stores have a natural- or health-food section, where many vegan items can be found. Some products are located in other areas, though. For example, veggie meat slices and tofu are often kept near the produce and some frozen products are kept near breakfast foods. Vegan margarine and soy milk are frequently kept right next to the dairy varieties. Be sure to ask a store clerk for help if you can’t find what you are looking for. 2 What to Make Now that you’ve bought the basics, here are some ideas on how to use them. Start with our two-week sample meal plan. Week 1 Week 2 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Breakfast Oatmeal with walnuts and raisins (most commercial oatmeal is vegan) Fresh fruit Lunch Avocado Reuben Sumptuous Spinach Salad With Orange-Sesame Dressing Dinner Tofu-Spinach Lasagne Fresh tossed salad Breakfast Dairy-free yogurt (try So Delicious or Silk brand) mixed with granola Fruit Lunch Take-and-Go Tacos Dinner Asian Fusion Salad Scallion Pancakes Spicy Sesame Noodles Breakfast Biscuits with veggie sausage (try Lightlife’s Gimme Lean sausage or Gardein’s breakfast patties ) Fruit Lunch Tofu "tuna" salad Pita bread or crackers Fresh-cut vegetables Dinner Roasted vegetable whole-wheat pasta Breakfast Cereal with soy milk Fresh fruit Lunch Tofurky sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and avocado Pretzels Apple or other fresh fruit Dinner Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks Creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Breakfast Bagel with nondairy cream cheese (try Daiya brand) Fresh fruit Lunch Ready-made vegan chili (try Amy’s Medium Organic Chili) Fresh avocado drizzled with lime juice Dinner Roasted Veggie and ‘Chicken’ Tacos Refried beans (look for vegetarian canned beans) Breakfast Vegan French Toast Fresh sliced strawberries and melons Lunch Potato Leek Soup (or canned vegetarian vegetable) Caesar Salad Dinner Carol’s Louisiana Gumbo Breakfast Tofu Scramble Hash browns Fresh fruit Lunch Dinner Carrot-Ginger Soup Grilled Tofu With Tamarind Glaze Steamed brown rice Steamed asparagus Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Breakfast Cereal and soymilk Fruit Lunch Pasta Salad Dinner Vegan buffalo wings (try Gardein brand) Ranch Dressing Baked French fries Celery and carrot sticks Breakfast "Sausage" and bagel sandwich (try Lightlife’s Gimme Lean sausage or Gardein’s breakfast patties ) Lunch Veggie burger (try Boca’s Original Vegan Meatless Burger ) Mixed-greens salad Dinner Loaded Bell Peppers Garlic Lovers’ Green Beans Breakfast Breakfast Burritos Lunch Hummus (store-bought) Pita wedges Carrot sticks Dinner Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad Alfredo-Style Fettuccini Breakfast Nondairy yogurt (try Silk brand) mixed with granola Fresh fruit Lunch Vegetarian hot dog (try Yves or Lightlife brand) Rainbow Salad Dinner Shepherd’s Pie Tossed green salad Breakfast Oatmeal Fresh fruit Lunch Tex-Mex Tortilla Wraps Tossed salad with diced avocado Dinner Vegan BBQ Ribs Corn-and-Tomato Salad Breakfast Banana Muffins Fresh fruit Lunch Italian Eggplant Sandwich Mixed-greens salad Dinner Stir-Fried Tofu With Vegetables Brown rice Breakfast Apple-Pecan Pancakes with maple syrup Veggie sausage (try Lightlife’s Gimme Lean sausage or Gardein’s breakfast patties ) Lunch Dinner Risotto With Sun-Dried Tomatoes Garlic-Lemon Roasted Asparagus Ready to try more? Vegan Baking Guide More Recipes 3 Where to Eat There are usually vegan options no matter where you are—a restaurant, a friend’s house, or on the road. You just have to know what to look (and ask!) for. Here are some pointers to help you eat vegan when you’re away from home: At a restaurant: There are vegan and vegetarian restaurants around the country, but you can also find plenty of vegan options at restaurants that serve meat. Check out our list of chain restaurants that are serving up meat-free meals . Don’t worry if your favorite spot is not on the list. Just ask the waiter what vegan options are offered, and most restaurants will accommodate you—even a steakhouse! At a friend’s house: Get involved! Call ahead of time and ask your friend what is on the menu. Offer to help make it vegan or bring a tantalizing vegan dish to share. On the road: When traveling, arm yourself with an app that will help you find the closest...